In life, there are things common to man and things that are not common. However, adversity is common to every man. However, adversity s common in every man. Nonetheless, a given adversity encountered does not determine your defeat. What determines whether a person is defeated or not is how they respond. To summarize, the book My Battle, His Victory: Fighting a Battle against All Odds and Winning is a display and an observation of the practical application of biblical principles when responding to the adversities of life. These God-given principles, proven and time-tested, are designed to lead to victory for the believer, internally and externally, in every situation.